Today I’m sharing a Quesillo recipe, this is a Venezuelan dessert also called Caramel Flan (even though it’s not the same). It’s made with just 4 ingredients (5 if you count the vanilla) and it’s so crazy easy to make. Oh, and it tastes so addictively good!
Quesillo Venezolano a 4-Ingredients Caramel Flan Recipe
In the Venezuelan holidays, there is a dessert that can not be missed in any Venezuelan party: the Quesillo (AKA Caramel Flan).
For Venezuelan people, the cake can never go alone! You should always have your perfect trio: a little piece of cake, little piece of jelly and little piece of quesillo; otherwise, it’s not a real Venezuelan party. LOL.
But today, let’s stop at the quesillo for a minute; That delicious traditional dessert that is so fascinating for adults and children and that has a special place in the heart of all Venezuelans.
Venezuelan Quesillo (Caramel Flan) Fun Facts
Let’s start with some facts about the Venezuelan quesillo that you probably didn’t know:
- Its preparation is of 100% Venezuelan origin and in its purest form is composed of: beaten eggs, condensed milk, vanilla essence, and liquid milk.
- It should not be confused with normal flan since the quesillo is prepared with whole eggs and the normal flan only carries the yolks.
- It is called “quesillo” (it’s like cheesy) because of the porosity of the dessert, which is reminiscent of the traditional holes of a cheese.
- Tradition tells that in each house there is a unique quesillo and that none will resemble the previous one, either because there are those who put more ingredients or unique ingredients following a family recipe.
I learned to make it with my mom a few years ago. It is like any Caramel Flan but it tastes a bit different and some ingredients vary. It’s awesomely easy to make but it takes its time to cook.
I think I’ve mentioned before that I’m partly Venezuelan even though I was born in Brazil. So, I thought about making some dishes and desserts that are traditional in Venezuela and that I use to make a lot.
Want to know how?… here we go…
Ingredients:
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Whole milk (I use the same can as the condensed milk)
- Eggs
- Sugar
- Vanilla extract *optional.
- A metallic recipient with lid (like a cookie can)
How to make a Quesillo (Venezuelan Caramel Flan):
Pour the condensed milk in a bowl
Then fill the same can with whole milk and pour it to the condensed milk
Add the eggs and mix it (with a whisk, blender, mini pinner, etc) very well.
Leave it aside.
For the caramel, in a small pot place the sugar over low heat.
Leave it until it starts melting. It will make some crumbs at some point but in the end, it will be liquid.
When it is completely melted, immediately pour it in the metallic recipient.
Spread it all over the recipient, on the sides too. Be careful because it is very hot.
Once it’s done, pour the mixture over the caramel.
Cover it with the lid.
Cook it on a double boiler. Place it in a big pot with a little water. Make sure the water doesn’t cover more than ¼ of the height of the metallic recipient (not the pot).
Cover the pot and bring it to a simmer over low heat for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
You don’t need to check out the quesillo while is cooking but just keep an eye on the level of water.
When time is up, just wait until it’s warm, uncover it and place a plate instead of the lid and turn it over to unmold it.
And voilà… Readyyyyyy!
Because of the shape of my dish (I didn’t have a better one back then), it looked like it was going down in the center but it’s fine.
Serve and enjoy!!!!
4-Ingredients Caramel Flan or Venezuelan Quesillo.
This Quesillo recipe is a traditional Venezuelan dessert also called Caramel Flan (even though it's not the same). It's made with just 4 ingredients (5 if you count the vanilla) and it's so crazy easy to make. Oh, and it tastes so addictively good!
Ingredients
- 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 10 oz Whole Milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/3 cup Sugar
Instructions
- In a medium bowl mix Condensed milk, whole milk, eggs, and vanilla.
- Mix well with a whisk. You could also use a blender. Set aside
- Pour your sugar into a saucepan and take it to simmer over low heat to make Caramel. It will start melting. Some crumbs will form but evenctually it will get liquid. Wait for it to be completely melted and get a beautiful amber color. Remove from heat.
- Immediately pour your caramel in your cookie can, and start spreading the caramel all over. Be careful since it's really, really hot.
- Next, pour your milk mixture in the cookie can. Cover it with the lid.
- Cook it on bain-marie (double boiler) over medium heat for about 45 min. Use a big pot and put your cookie can inside, add in water to the big pot until it gets 1/4 of the can (not the pot). Cover the pot with its lid too.
- Past the 45 minutes, remove from heat and let it cool untill warm but not cool. You should be able to hold it with your hands and still feel it warm.
- Once it's warm, replace the can lid with a dish or cake stand and turn it over to unmold it.
- Serve and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
You can add to the mixture, rum, if you like or lemon zest or any other flavor extract that you like. I love just vanilla and even without it, it tastes so good.
What do you think???? Yummmmy, isn’t it?
Let me know your thought below in the comments!
If you found this recipe interesting don’t forget to PIN and share it with friends!
Here are some of my favorite flan recipes from my favorite bloggers:
- Flan Cake by Camila over at Pies & Tacos.
- Creamy Caramel Flan by Taste of Home.
- Orange Coconut Flan by Erika over at The Crumby Kitchen.
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'Til Next time!
Camila Rojas
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Why aren’t there measurements?
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Hi! So sorry about that there was a problem with the recipe card. It’s fixed now! Also thank you for letting me know!
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Wow, I cant believe its only made of 4 ingredients, looks mouthwatering~
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Yessss so easy to make and so so tasty!!!
Thank you!!!
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I love flan, but had never made my own. I tried this recipe and it was wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing!
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Thank you so so much Jessica!
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Hi! I made this (from another recipe) for my husband’s family as quesillo was a traditional Christmas dessert. It turned out great but I have a question about unmolding. My recipe said to keep it in the fridge until ready to eat which was good but a lot of the sugar was a hard solid mass that remained stuck to the pan. Is this normal?
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Hi Lousie,
Glad you like quesillo, it’s one of our very favorite dessert ever. So as for your question I’ll talk from my own experience which might not be everyone’s technique. I never put my quesillo in the fridge before unmold it. The reason is exactly what you described. Caramel harden and you will never be able to unmold it without breaking it. What I do is waiting until is warm (almost room temperature) and unmold it. At this point the caramel should still be liquid and come out with the quesillo. There is always a risk of braking it because it all depends on the cooking time, the amount of liquid vs eggs, etc but I’m pretty sure if the quesillo is firm enough will handle the unmolding process. Also make sure your pan is not too tall compared to the amount of quesillo mixture, this reduces the chances of braking it. Hope I made sense and can help you make another delicious quesillo.
Thanks for stopping by
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Soy venezolana y hago el quesillo igual que tu, solo que como decia la compatriota, lo dejo enfriar en la lata y lo meto a la nevera por al menos 4 horas antes de voltearlo al plato. Gracias por compartir la receta para los que no la conocen. Nadie se puede perder de nuestro delicioso quesillo ;-)
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Hola Patricia! Que encanto que pasaras y me dejaras tu comentario. La verdad es que nunca he esperado tanto. Siempre me ha dado como miedito que el caramelo se endurezca mucho en algunas partes y me rompa el quesillo. Lo voy a intentar pues quiero hacerlo de nuevo y actualizar las fotos. Estas son de mis primeras fotos y la verdad es que les falta jajaja.
Gracias por tu aporte, me encanta!!!
Tambien tienes razon en una cosa, me encanta compartir en el blog nuestros sabores. Tambien tengo raices brasileras asi que de cuando en cuando tambien saco algo del baul! El quesillo es uni de mis favoritos y la verdad es que nadie debe quedarse sin probarlo!
De nuevo muchisimas gracias por pasar por aca!
Besos!
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HELP!! I want to make this, this weekend but I dont have a cookie tin like this anymore what can I use?? Will a deep cake pan with foil on top work??
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Hi Kathy, So glad you like it. Yes you could use cake pan and foil but you need to make super sure that water can not come in into the pan because it would screw it up! I have never done it like that but I guess if it’s sealed it should be fine. Let me know how it goes!
XOXO
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Hi, I’m full Venezuelan we make the recipe just like you do, but after we let it cook on the stove we leave it in the can and put it in the fridge, it makes it a little harder so that it looks just like a cheese, thats why its called a quesillo. Just a tip :)
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I love learning about traditional dishes… this looks really delicious. Pinned thanks so much for sharing it with us on foodie friday.
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Glad you like it Diane… It is yummy indeed! =D Thanks so much for your sweet visit!
XOXO
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This looks delicious! I’m so happy to have discovered your blog… I grew up in Brazil, and love South American flavors.
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Hi MB, So glad you found me! I was born in Brazil =D but lived most of my life in Venezuela! I do love South American flavors too. I miss them so much! Thanks so much for your sweet and lovely visit!
XOXO
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So delicious! Thanks so much for linking up to Freedom Fridays!
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Thanks Jamie! Have a wonderful week!
XOXO
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This looks delicious! Thank you for sharing with the Clever Chicks Blog Hop!
Kathy Shea Mormino
The Chicken Chick
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Thanks so much Kathy, glad you like it! Have a lovely day!
XOXO
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En puerto Rico se le dice flan de leche me gusto con una Lara de galleta
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Hola Evelyn, creo que si habia oido ese nombre, tengo familia colombiana y alla le dicen leche asada jajaja, tantos nombres pero igual de delicioso cierto??? Lo de la lata pues improvisación pues no tenia lo que en Venezuela llaman quesillera. Pero la lata funciona bien =D Gracias por tomarte el tiempo de visitar y dejar un cariñito en comentarios!
Besitos!
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This is really something super unique
I LOVE it
Thank you for the tutorial, I’ saving it
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Coming from you I’ll take it as a huge compliment! Thanks so much! =D Glad to have you visiting!
XOXO
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Oh my, that looks good! Thanks so much for sharing with the Let’s Get Real party.
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Thanks Gaye! I’m so happy you like it!… It’s really delicious!!!
XOXO
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This looks fantastic … I love how it is cooked. It’s like magic how it turns out so pretty. Pinning this one. Thanks for the wonderful recipe :)
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Thanks Ann! your so sweet! I appreciate the lovely comment!
XOXO
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Mmm… I want to eat this now! What an interesting recipe- I can’t wait to try it out! Pinned! Thanks for sharing with us at Much Ado About Monday. :)
~Emily @ Huckleberry Love
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Yayyyy thanks, so glad you like it! You should definitely try it… you will love it!
XOXO
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Looks great!
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Thanks!
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GRACIAS POR RECORDAR EL POSTRE QUE MÁS SE COME EN VENEZUELA Y QUE CUANDO YO VIVÍ LO PREPARABA CON MUCHA FRECUENCIA. ME GUSTÓ MUCHO LO DEL MOLDE DE LAS GALLETAS PUES SE CIERRA Y NO LE PENETRA EL AGUA….UN CALIDO SALUDO DESDE COLOMBIA
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Imaginate si me voy a olvidar de el. Es uno de mis favoritos! Creo que en Colombia se llama leche asada cierto? Me encanta y se prepara en casa con Bastante frecuencia! Es mas ya me antoje y quiero hacer uno jajajaja! Gracias a ti por visitarme y dejarme un cariñito en el blog!
Besitos!
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Oh my! These certainly look tasty! :)
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Please tell me you ship these? I am going to attempt this…if it looks half as pretty as yours, I will call it a success! Thanks for linking up to the Friday Follow Along and making me HUNGRY :)
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Thanks for linking up at the TGIF link party last week! This looks delicious, Cami, I will definitely have to try it sometime! I hope you’ll stop by tonight and link up again!
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Have a great day!
Rebecca
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me encanta que lo haces en el gas y no al horno! amo el quesillo :-)
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Oh my goodness, this looks yummy! I’m gonna have to try this recipe this weekend. Thanks for sharing!
Ritchil
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We make flan, but I may give this a try next time. It looks terrific! Stopped by from the TGIF Blog Party and I’m following you on Twitter :) Have a great weekend!
Lydia from http://www.lydiasflexitariankitchen.com